Research interests
Vikas’ research explores the (i) the increasing competitiveness of emerging market firms, (ii) unique attributes of emerging market firm internationalization, and (iii) strategy of business groups. His recent work focuses on the interplay of institutions and firm strategy, social networks and internationalization as well as implications of speed of internationalization.These research topics build on his previous lines of enquiry which dealt with (iv) performance implications of internationalization, (v) the impact of business group affiliation on firm performance and internationalization behaviour, and (vi) the role of outsourcing and offshoring in the internationalization process of firms. Vikas has pursued a majority of this research in the Indian context, as India presents a unique laboratory to test and build on existing international business, management and strategy theories.